Principal PA & Office Manager (School Admin)

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale is seeking an experienced Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Principal. The role combines office management with PA duties, supporting the Principal to manage priorities, correspondence, meetings and deadlines.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and discreet, with strong IT skills and the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality while ensuring a welcoming environment for families and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy administrative or office management role.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Confidence in coordinating staff and prioritising tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building with families, colleagues and visitors.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and anticipate needs.
• Experience maintaining records, using databases and improving administrative systems.
• Professional, discreet and proactive support to senior leaders; school-based experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the school office and coordinate the administrative team.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Principal, managing priorities, correspondence, meetings and deadlines.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with families, staff and visitors ensuring a welcoming service.
• Balance competing demands, exercise discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality.

Skills

Office management

PA duties

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale is seeking an experienced Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Principal. The role combines office management with PA duties, supporting the Principal to manage priorities, correspondence, meetings and deadlines.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and discreet, with strong IT skills and the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality while ensuring a welcoming environment for families and visitors.